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Just down the road apiece, Preservist Alie Gelinas submitted the following information for inclusion in this week’s column. A group of Spruce Creek Preserve women attended a “Met High Definition Live Performance” in Gainesville recently. The Metropolitan Opera of New York City broadcasts live opera performances to selected theaters throughout the country. We are fortunate to have one of these prestigious theaters in neighboring Gainesville.

Reach Out, the volunteer organization of neighbors helping neighbors, is currently in desperate need of volunteers who would be willing to drive people to medical appointments from time to time. Anyone willing to help out, call Jim or Viola Connelly at 237-7782 or Pat Ghertler at 854-6025.

The holidays are over and some people say they are glad, but I really enjoy the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons. It’s hectic but it brings out the good in a lot of people. So the holidays and my birthday are over for another year.

Really could do without the birthday. It is awful to have a birthday in January. I am always on a diet.

Mah-jongg Madness

This column is featuring the Mah-jongg Ladies. Not that the club is restricted to women but, so far, we haven’t found a man brave enough to join.

Hello Readers: Let us hope that you feel warmer now. Wow … that was a bit of a cold spell!

From the conversations going around Palm Cay, Crystal Gage’s performance was simply outstanding. She sought out gentlemen in the audience endowed with but little “hair on top” of their heads, and crooned a ballad all the while stroking their heads. The audience loved it and laughter reigned. See, gentlemen, bald is beautiful.

We’re having a Shingles Clinic at the Clubhouse on Friday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. Shingles vaccine will be available. We need a minimum of 25 people, so get your name on the list. Call Geri Watrouse at 237-1675 for more information.

Ladies Luncheon

January’s Luncheon had a very small turnout, with only 18 ladies in attendance. The door prize went to Joan Siegle. The 50/50 winners were Joan Siegle, Nancy Archer and Connie Neubaur.

An article in the Ladies Home Journal bears thinking about. It suggests that we cultivate curiosity and a sense of wonder. Some get so comfortable with routine that they close off other options.

Learning something new or enjoying a new experience are ways to enhance curiosity. Curious people live longer, are happier and less prone to depression and anxiety. They become more creative and energetic.

Just down the road apiece the Spruce Creek Preserve ballroom was a veritable hub of activity the afternoon of Jan. 19 as representatives of Progress Energy erected Community Partnership Information Centers throughout this great room for the sole purpose of informing and discussing information concerning the building of a nuclear plant and the three suggested routes of transmission lines.

Hello readers: Villie Smith and his staff from the Property Appraisers Office will visit the Oasis on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. New residents would be advised to come down to discuss their needs in filing for homestead exemption and tangible personal property.

Information needed to file is available at the clubhouse or for more information, call 368-8315 for exemption questions, and 368-8321 for personal property questions.

The program formerly known as “Can’t Help Singing” will now be called “The Paul Reichlyn Can’t Help Singing Show” in honor of a greatly beloved performer who recently died. The next performance will be Saturday, Jan. 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Palm Grove.

Residents and friends are invited, but with one stipulation. You will be required to have a smile on your face upon entering.

It is our pleasure to make your night out a pleasant and enjoyable one. Expect the unexpected. Comments are welcome, e-mail to RalphDragotto @aol.com.